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Posted by duf on 04/10/14 - 8:56 AM

I have some of the base fittings on my railings for my 25 outrage that are in bad shape. I called specialty marine, and they couldn't help me. Anyone know if the can be procured, and are they of a good quality stainless?

duf

Posted by aeriksen on 04/10/14 - 9:07 AM

I replaced all my rail bases and rail tees with fittings from Seadog. They have double set screws verses Whalers screws with a plastic washer. I've had these fittings installed for fours now and they do not rattle one bit. The rail is rock solid.

Posted by Super Sporter on 04/10/14 - 1:01 PM

Isn't Sea-Dog Wholesale. Bases and Tees have to be ordered 10 at a time.
If you want OEM Sue at Twin Cities Marine or Shaun at CMI Marine.

Posted by aeriksen on 04/10/14 - 5:03 PM

To buy directly from Seadog you might have to buy as a retailer but I bought mine on-line from a retailer.

Edited by aeriksen on 04/10/14 - 5:03 PM

Posted by Tom Hemphill on 04/10/14 - 5:24 PM

Martin Marine Design, a site sponsor here, may be able to assist. They supplied me replacement rail bases for my 13-foot Whaler which were much nicer than the original items.

Posted by duf on 04/11/14 - 1:07 PM

ok, appreciate all. Sue who is the gal I was thinking of when I called Specialty Marine, thinking she was there. thanks and I'll pursue.

Duf

Posted by Fitzgp on 04/11/14 - 7:46 PM

Also, Fred at CMI in Weymouth MA should be able to help. I believe he is listed on the vendor site. If not, look on the web for his company.

Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/11/14 - 7:58 PM

Duf, the rail bases on your boat are slightly unique to Whalers. While you can go buy a replacement 60 degree stanchion base in stainless steel or chrome pated brass just about anywhere, they may, or may not, match up to the holes in your hull.

The Whaler bases you have are unusual in that they use larger mounting screws for added strength and use the Whaler-style set screws.

I honestly think you would be batter off simply having them re-plated. It will cost less and end up being better than new.

Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/11/14 - 8:01 PM

Sea-Dog is a manufacturer, just like Perko is a manufacturer.

You can Sea-Dog hardware at all sorts of chandleries and online vendors. You do not have to buy directly from them. Here in Seattle both Fisheries Supply and West Marine both carry Sea-Dog hardware, including rail bases.

Posted by duf on 04/12/14 - 10:13 AM

#10

Tom, I didn't realize they were plated. thought they were plain stainless steel. Absolutely, if I can have them re-plated/refinished, I much rather keep the originals.

Duf

Posted by gchuba on 04/12/14 - 10:38 AM

#11

Duf, I am reinstalling my railings with the original bases. The old screw's plastic was tired/non existent on the screws. Just got a bag of new screws from CMI Marine Products, factory original.
gchuba

Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/12/14 - 11:09 AM

#12

Yes, they are chrome plated bronze and the original chrome plating didn't always stick very well and then the chrome would flake off and the bronze base would patina, eventually turning green.

I have an excellent plating shop here in Seattle I have used for years. When they re-plate old Whaler hardware, it typically looks BETTER than the original was when new.

I'd figure about $10-$15 each to re-plate those bases.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 04/12/14 - 11:14 AM

#13

I haven't seen any replacement SS rail bases that have the same hole layout as the originals had.

http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...oto_id=694

So, replacing the originals would also mean drilling some new holes and filling old ones.

Posted by HRBertram on 04/12/14 - 12:23 PM

#14

Joes right about the hole layout. I installed the SS Sea Dogs on my 25. I took advantage of the holes for the old bases and soaked them with Git Rot before filing them.. I also put Git Rot into the holes for the new bases before installing them. The Git Rot will turn the wood into a harder product that seems to hold screws very well. I used 5200 under each new base to seal the screw holes and for additional holding power. The Sea Dogs stainless will blush a little surface rust around salt water, a little wax once in a while will keep this under control.

Posted by bcoastal on 04/12/14 - 12:51 PM

#15

Duf I sent you an email. I saved all the bases of my 25 from when I removed my rail. Most of them are in excellent shape.

Posted by duf on 04/13/14 - 8:19 AM

#16

bcoastal, I replied to your e-mail and re-inspected my railing bases. I have 4 that are in pretty sad shape, and I haven't been able to clean them up. If there in excellent shape would be interested. If not will follow Tom's advice and get the address to ship to and have them replated.

thanks all as aways!

duf

Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/16/14 - 3:56 PM

#17

Here ya go Duf

Mastercraft Metal Finishing
1175 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
206-622-6380

Posted by duf on 04/30/14 - 9:31 AM

#19

My e-mail has been down, painful switching servers. Much thanks Bcostal, received!

Duf

Posted by lgdpt on 05/26/14 - 7:56 PM

#20

Anyone have some they would let go of? I would like to get original brass models for the boat I'm renovating. I'm not concerned with with the plating. Thank you, Travis

Posted by aeriksen on 05/26/14 - 8:38 PM

#21

I believe I have an original set sitting outside my garage, I'll check tomorrow.

Posted by aeriksen on 05/27/14 - 10:23 AM

#23

I have 6 rail bases, there is supposed to be 8. You can have them for the cost of shipping. They definitely need re chroming. Let me know.

Posted by lgdpt on 05/27/14 - 11:23 AM

#24

That would be great! I can PayPal you so you get it quick (or send you a check) thank you!

Posted by aeriksen on 05/27/14 - 11:32 AM

#25

I will go to the post office tomorrow and see what it costs to ship and let you know, I'm not on paypal

Posted by lgdpt on 05/27/14 - 11:34 AM

#26

Sounds good, I can send a check. I'm in Yucaipa, CA

Thank you

Feel free to contact me (email is in profile)

Edited by Joe Kriz on 05/27/14 - 11:38 AM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/27/14 - 11:44 AM

#27

lgdpt,

The rail bases for an Outrage are not the same as for the Classic 16 models.

Posted by aeriksen on 05/27/14 - 1:19 PM

#28

The whole thread was about 18 ft Outrage rail bases, so if these are not what you want speak up.

Posted by lgdpt on 05/27/14 - 1:47 PM

#29

My mistake... I'm sorry, I thought they were the same. I guess I don't need them.